Try something different and grow an enormous gourd! Growing up to 100 pounds and 3-5 feet around, the huge ornamental fruit may be dried and hollowed out for a lightweight autumn decoration. An enjoyable, creative project for the whole family.

Also known as the bottle gourd, these fun penguin-shaped gourds may be dried and painted for crafts, or hollowed out and used as a drinking gourd. Although they can grow up to 45 pounds, the also may be harvested when small and cooked for eating like a zucchini.

These unique club shaped gourds are edible when young (about 8” long) and great for crafts when more mature! 15-18” long with wrinkled knobby bulb end about 6” in diameter. Approximately 120 days to maturity. Has average water needs.

This open pollinated gourd variety is also called Vegetable Sponge and Dishcloth Gourd because, once cured, skin can be peeled off to reveal a usable sponge! Vigorous, rapidly growing vines from which fruit can be harvested over a long period of time. First harvest is typically in 55 to 60 days. Average water needs. Water regularly, but don't over water.

Excellent for crafts and fun to grow, these gourds will delight with their swan-like shape. The base or body can be up to 8 inches across, with a flat bottom. The neck resembles a swan's neck curved elegantly downward. Green with creamy speckles, the shell stays glossy and hard when dried. Each weighs about 3 pounds, and stands 12 to 16 inches tall. 120 days.

This gourd is dual-purpose—can be used in cooking or as autumn decor! Colorful, orange and green fruit reach 7-8” in diameter. Stores well and matures in 100 days. Attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. This plant requires consistently moist soil. Do not let dry out between watering.